US Bridges

Westpark DR WB over Bw 8

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 1093 · Structure no. 121020325601508

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westpark DR WB over Bw 8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westpark DR WB over Bw 8 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2038. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestpark DR WB
CrossesBw 8
Location1.0 MI S of FM 1093
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72217, -95.55713
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westpark DR WB over Bw 8 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westpark DR WB over Bw 8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Westpark DR WB over Bw 8 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Westpark DR WB over Bw 8?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark DR WB over Bw 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.